OUAI · 2 days ago
Associate Manager, Product Development
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$65K/yr - $75K/yr
2+ years expOUAI is a prestige beauty and personal care brand founded by celebrity hairstylist, Jen Atkin. The Associate Manager of Product Development will be critical in supporting the team and ensuring timely execution of tasks related to product development from concept to launch.
BeautyCosmeticsE-Commerce
No H1B
Responsibilities
Logging and tracking and organizing formula submissions from Contract Manufacturers as they deliver to OUAI HQ
Manage projects from concept to launch
Create and manage product briefs to finalize concepts, research and define the products' feasibility and development parameters
Distributing formula samples to internal and external testers for thorough formula evaluation
Work closely with the Director of Product Development to evaluate formula submissions and provide feedback and re-directs and select submissions to be presented back to key stakeholders
Partner with Sr. Manager of Product Development, and Brand Marketing to explore new products concepts and benchmarks
Work with raw material suppliers, CMs, community and other partners on an ongoing basis to identify innovation and opportunities to build new iconic/hero products
Help create and manage product briefs to finalize concepts, research and define the products feasibility and development parameters
Maintain current processes and help enforce new processes as they are created and being implemented (examples: testing protocols, artwork routing/tracking, internal master product trackers)
Maintain close cross-functional communication with Operations, Marketing and Sales teams to ensure relevant information is being shared efficiently
Attend meetings with vendors & internal teams, take meeting notes and circulate recap notes
Research new ingredients, textures, products and packaging to allow for greater innovation
Partner with coordinator to complete monthly product alerts, quarterly and yearly competitive reviews and present in-depth findings and trends to management with the product. recommendations and provide research to help facilitate product innovation
Participate in "Blue Sky" brainstorming sessions
Partner with the Operations team to ensure launches are kept on target and all timelines are accurate
Monitor and maintain on-time delivery of critical project milestones
Organize and maintain all lab samples, master standards
Create and manage multiple spreadsheets and checklists that hold key information and keep track of projects and key product information
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree preferred
2+ years of product development experience in cosmetics, personal care, lifestyle, or a related category
Genuine passion for beauty
Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
Open-minded with a strong sense of curiosity and eagerness to learn
Proven ability to take ownership and drive results
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative, and ever-evolving environment
Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
Benefits
Medical + Dental + Vision
Unlimited PTO
25+ Paid Holidays
Matching 401k program
Quarterly OUAI Product Stipend + Employee Discounts
Flex Fridays
Employee HSA and FSA
Charity matching and education reimbursement
Hybrid work reimbursement
Move Your OUAI (Exercise Reimbursement)
Company
OUAI
OUAI is a webshop and retailer of hair care products and cosmetic products.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-12-07Acquired
2018-01-01Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Jen Atkin
FOUNDER
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